Morgan Academy quarterback Caden Tellier passed away on Saturday, his family announced on social media, following a brain injury he sustained during the Selma private school’s home opener on Friday night.
On Saturday night, Arsella Slagel Tellier and Jamie Tellier announced Caden’s passing on their Facebook sites. The message says, “Our boy, Caden Tellier, has met Jesus face to face.” “We are grateful for all of your prayers and seek them out for the difficult days to come.
“Everyone who knows Caden has experienced love, compassion, and generosity; this is only another example of his genuine nature—giving of himself. His life had a profound impact on people, and now his demise will save lives. While we walk beside him in his physical form over the next days, we also know that his soul is celebrating in paradise.
Southern Academy was Morgan’s game. The third quarter was when the injury occurred. Caden was sent to a hospital in Birmingham via airlift.
His condition caused some misunderstanding early in the day. Caden’s death was announced on the Alabama Independent Schools Association’s Facebook page by Michael McLendon, the organization’s director. After approximately an hour, that message was removed, and a new one stating that he had suffered a brain damage and was in serious condition was posted.
Morgan Academy is “suspending” all school activities for the upcoming week, according to McLendon.